The HumanCurrent

056 - The Science of How Nature Affects Our Brain

Released: Jun 1, 2017

Does living in cities rather than rural settings differentially activate our amygdala? In this episode, Haley interviews science journalist, author, and podcast host, Florence Williams, to discuss how our environment influences our health and wellbeing. She shares research and stories from her book, The Nature Fix; Why Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative, which has been described as “an intrepid investigation into nature’s restorative benefits by a prize-winning author”.